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Six-figure grants for Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church and the Glessner House in the Adopt-A-Landmark program will allow the buildings to get necessary roof repairs.

Kelly Bee returned the ornaments to Stephani Ramijanc on Thursday morning. "A little holiday miracle," she said.

Navy Pier's "New Year On The Pier" party will take place at the pier's historic Aon Grand Ballroom and begins at 8 p.m. New Year's Eve.

On Saturday, volunteers will unload more than 1,200 Christmas trees from the Mackinaw to be delivered to families across the city.

Kelly Bee found five glittery ornaments a few blocks away from Christkindlmarket. She hopes she can get them back to their owner.

From perfect selfie backgrounds to children's book and yoga classes, the South Loop and Bronzeville have your holiday needs covered.

Asrai Garden has floral arrangements for the flower lover in your life — or you can sign someone up for monthly cupcakes from Sugargoat.

The experience will have more than 600,000 lights, a pub, ice rink and more. It runs Friday through Jan. 2.

Marching through the streets, Rev. Jesse Jackson called on the case to be taken up at a federal level. "Rittenhouse is not yet through," he said.

The five casinos are proposed at the Tribune Publishing site, the old Michael Reese site, near McCormick Place, near Solider Field and at The 78 megadevelopment.

The Randolph Street Market will run the first three weekends of December with more than 75 vendors selling a mix of vintage and modern goods, antiques and holiday treats.

Choreographer Mariah Eastman launched the group during the pandemic last winter, when many people were unable to gather for the holidays. The idea was to knock on people's doors and propose a holiday dance instead of singing a carol.

The beloved parade is making its return with hundreds of performers, mascot Teddy Turkey and an appearance from Santa Claus.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event, which sees the Mag Mile lit up with 1 million holiday lights.

Bar owners have complained the city tickets them because they allow dogs on the same premises as cocktail garnishes like lemons and limes. The new rules eliminate this issue for bars that choose to allow pups.

Parlor has strongly denied the allegations. "We will not accept even the slightest insinuation that we would have such a racist policy," a representative said in a statement.

Janari Ricks, killed outside his Near North Side home last year, always gave to his friends for the holidays. Now, his mother is honoring his giving nature with a toy drive for local kids.

Here's everything you need to know about holiday events happening Downtown this month, including the Mag Mile Lights Fest and Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

The Fall Night Market will take place Nov. 19 at House of Vans. The Night Market Before Christmas will be held Dec. 9-10 at the Chicago Athletic Association.